We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now collect water with the bicycle I bought with the GiveDirectly cash transfer. Additionally, I acquired an ox to pair up with the one I had to facilitate ploughing. Before I got the transfers, I could pair my ox with the other members of the village who also had one which was not reliable. I carried water on my head and I often suffered from back pain.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
As a family, we felt so happy when we got the money on the phone. It is at that time we sat down to strengthen the plans we had earlier on made.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchase of an ox UGX 820,000, a bicycle at UGX 282,000, a metallic double door at UGX 280,000. I paid a debt of 35,000, saved UGX 70,000 and spent the balance of the money on purchase of clothes and food.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intend to spend Givedirectly money for buying oxen and ox-plough. I will be ploughing with the oxen large acrage to maximise production. I will be selling some of the produce to raise money for building a house in my plot. The house build I will be renting it out hence making money for other family developments.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The rest of the morning Iam engaged doing garden work. When Iam done with garden work, I repare a meal then relax while resting under my cool shade.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is lack of income generating activity. This is because I rely on subsistence farming which produces very little out put to sustain my depends. I can not therefore fulfill most of my plans like building a house for rental.
